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Asphodelus bento-rainhae subsp. bento-rainhae

Asphodelus bento-rainhae subsp. bento-rainhae · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Asphodelus bento-rainhae subsp. bento-rainhae, is a rare medicinal plant cherished for its unique therapeutic properties. Endemic to specific tropical regions, this subspecies offers significant potential in traditional healing practices. Its specialized chemical composition provides a fascinating subject for researchers exploring new botanical pharmacological applications.

Family
Asphodelaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Root · Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Asphodelus bento-rainhae subsp. bento-rainhae

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Asphodelus bento-rainhae subsp. bento-rainhae, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Asparagales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asphodelaceae and the genus Asphodelus.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Asparagales
Family Asphodelaceae
Genus Asphodelus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a very restricted natural range. Its occurrence is limited primarily to the region of Southwestern Europe. Specifically, the species can be found growing within the borders of Portugal. This localized distribution makes it a rare find for botanists exploring the Iberian Peninsula. Consequently, the plant's survival depends heavily on the specific environmental conditions of this single country.

Region Area
Southwestern Europe Portugal

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Asphodelus bento-rainhae subsp. bento-rainhae has 2 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, leaf.

Plant parts reported in Asphodelus bento-rainhae subsp. bento-rainhae
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Leaf

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Asphodelus bento-rainhae subsp. bento-rainhae has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Asphodelus bento-rainhae subsp. bento-rainhae
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antimicrobial

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antioxidant

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Preparations

Asphodelus bento-rainhae subsp. bento-rainhae has 2 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include 70% hydroethanolic extracts, Asphodelus leaf 70% ethanol extracts.

Preparations reported for Asphodelus bento-rainhae subsp. bento-rainhae
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
70% hydroethanolic extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Asphodelus leaf 70% ethanol extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

70% hydroethanolic extracts

  1. Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)

Asphodelus leaf 70% ethanol extracts

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)